Out of the 13 Advanced Democracies Examined in the Text,where

question 19

Multiple Choice

Out of the 13 advanced democracies examined in the text,where does the United States rank in terms of life expectancy? Use the figures included in the "Compared to What?" feature box to answer this question.

• A)1st
• B)2nd
• C)9th
• D)12th

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Definitions:

Neoliberalism

A political and economic philosophy that advocates for free-market capitalism, deregulation, and a reduction in government spending on social services.

Punitive Punishment

Penalties intended to punish, deter, and rehabilitate offenders by imposing suffering or discomfort.

Prosecutors

are legal officials who represent the government in the prosecution of criminal offenses, tasked with presenting the case against an accused person in court.

Judges

Individuals appointed or elected to preside over legal proceedings, making decisions on matters of law and justice.